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26 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending September 11

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There were 26 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending September 11, a 7.1 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 11, there were 2,059 deaths in the state. 22 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.8 percent were from cancer and 15 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.6 percent of deaths were from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Studies show doctors and medical examiners may underreport Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related conditions as the underlying cause of death on death certificates, according to the National Institute on Aging.

Once infected, older adults with dementia are likely to develop a more severe and dangerous illness. The diseases which make an older adult more vulnerable to COVID-19 are age-associated chronic conditions, according to the Bright Focus Foundation.

Michigan top 10 causes of death in week ending September 11

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-11Number of Deaths 2021-09-04
Heart disease452498
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)388402
COVID-19 (multiple cause)162152
COVID-19 (underlying cause)147136
Cerebrovascular diseases110107
Chronic lower respiratory diseases10093
Diabetes mellitus6059
Alzheimer's disease5763
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis3341
Influenza and pneumonia2628

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending September 11
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-11Number of Deaths 2021-09-04
Alzheimer disease and dementia135144

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